Serial Mom

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

John Waters

Producer:

John Fiedler, Mark Tarlov

Release Date:

Apr 13, 1994

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

A sweet mother takes a little too much at heart for the defense of her family.

Cast

  • Kathleen Turner
  • Sam Waterston
  • Ricki Lake
  • Matthew Lillard
  • Scott Morgan
  • Walt MacPherson
  • Justin Whalin
  • Patricia Dunnock
  • Lonnie Horsey
  • Mink Stole

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • May 23, 2021

    I'm sorry but not a single kill was unjustified. Legalize murder!

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    john
    john
    Mar 13, 2021

    There is no greater feeling than seeing Matthew Lillard in a film you didn't expect him to be in.

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    Jackula 🩸
    Jackula 🩸
    Apr 8, 2021

    “SUZANNE SOMERS....THIS IS MY BAD SIDE” funniest ending possible

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    Karsten
    Karsten
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    Apr 25, 2022

    “the only ‘serial’ i know anything about is rice krispies!”

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    Karsten
    Karsten
    Jun 27, 2021

    The woman in this film who has an orgasmic experience watching Annie while her dog licks her feet is the most horrifying pervert depicted in any John Waters film.

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    james
    james
    Oct 17, 2019

    Do you...............recycle? *wii music* ........no *GASPS* I dOn’T hAvE rOoM iN mY kItChEn

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    Sara Clements
    Sara Clements
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    Jun 19, 2014

    I often forget how canny John Waters is. Rewatching this, for the first time in over 15 years, what struck me most is the way Waters addressed the American obsession with crime and sensationalized murder with his usual over-the-top aplomb and obvious affection. He lightly…

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    Sally Jane Black
    Sally Jane Black
    Aug 4, 2021

    more like serial milf

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    evita💌🐇୨୧⋆.˚
    evita💌🐇୨୧⋆.˚
    Oct 12, 2020

    ok guys here’s how Kathleen Turner can still win Best Actress for this role….

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    Toni
    Toni

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Metacritic

64
metacritic
Based on 24 Critics
6.9

USER SCORE (8)

Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Reviews
88

Serial Mom is the strongest film of the post-midnight-movie chapter of John Waters’s career.

Metacritic review by Eric Henderson
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine
60

Fun, almost endearing in its cheeky irreverence, but also rather mild and scattershot in its satiric marksmanship, Serial Mom provokes chuckles and the occasional raised eyebrow rather than guffaws and gross-outs.

Metacritic review by Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serial Mom (1994) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Serial Mom (1994)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Serial Mom (1994) about?
A sweet mother takes a little too much at heart for the defense of her family.
Who's the cast of Serial Mom (1994)?
  • Kathleen Turner as Mom
  • Sam Waterston as Dad
  • Ricki Lake as Misty
  • Matthew Lillard as Chip
  • Scott Morgan as Detective Pike
  • Walt MacPherson as Detective Gracey
  • Justin Whalin as Scotty
  • Patricia Dunnock as Birdie
  • Lonnie Horsey as Carl
  • Mink Stole as Dottie Hinkle
Who's the director behind Serial Mom (1994)?
John Waters directed Serial Mom (1994).
Who produced Serial Mom (1994)?
John Fiedler and Mark Tarlov produced Serial Mom (1994).